Free
Artist Talks:
February to March
Sat 4 Feb 11-12pm Free Floor Talk
MAY’S: The May Lane Street Art Project
Join exhibition Curator Tugi Balong, the Director of Bathhurst
Regional Gallery Richard Perram and artist Mini Graff for a free
floor talk.
MAY’S: The May Lane Street Art Project is a groundbreaking
exhibition of large scale street art created at May Lane, St Peters,
by leading Australian and international street artists including:
Adam Hill, B.U.G.A.U.P., Chor Boogie (USA), Deb, Die Laughing
Collective, Dlux!, Dmote, Cultural Urge, Jumbo, Kenji Nakayama
(USA/Japan), Kamion (UK), Luna, Mare, Mini Graff, Nails, Numskull,
Otis, Peque (Mexico), Peru, Peter Burgess, Phibs, Scram, Spice,
Taring Padi Collective (Indonesia), Zap and Zombe.
Venue: Main Gallery
Sat 11 Feb 2-3pm Free Artists’ Talk
‘Hidden Gems’ International Women’s Day Exhibition
- Audrey McDonald
Audrey is a community representative on the Gosford Council Status
of Women Committee and is here to speak about the international
and national origins and history of International Women's Day
which had its 100th anniversary last year 2011.
Audrey has had a long involvement in the women's movement and
with the celebration of International Women's Day going back to
the 1950s when she was Secretary of the Sydney IWD Committee.
Venue: Main Gallery
Sat 18 Feb 2-3pm Free Artists’ Talk
A Central Vision
‘A Central Vision’, is the Central Coast /Lower Lake
Macquarie public schools secondary Visual Arts annual exhibition
held at Gosford Regional Gallery. The best artworks are selected
from years 7 – 12 the participating local high schools,
some of the talented students will be here today to talk about
their selected artworks.
Venue: Foyer Gallery
Sat 25 Feb 2-3pm Free Artists’ Talk
‘Hidden Gems’ International Women’s Day Exhibition
- Margaret Fortey
We are very pleased to announce that popular local artist Margaret
Fortey will be here to give a public talk on her selected paintings.
‘Hidden Gems’ is an exhibition of works by female
artists based on the Central Coast and is In recognition of International
Women’s Day, March 8 2012. The Gosford Regional Gallery
has selected 5 female artists who have established careers but
who have not necessarily had a high profile at the Gosford Regional
Gallery in the past. The exhibition has come about through the
involvement of Gosford City Council’s status of Women’s
Committee.
Venue: Main Gallery
Sat 3 March 2-3pm Free Artists’ Talk
‘Hidden Gems’ International Women’s Day Exhibition
- Janet Cobb & Margaret Finney
As Part of ‘Hidden Gems’ International Women’s
Day Exhibition, artist Janet Cobb will be at the Gallery to talk
about her selected artworks. Margaret Finney will talk about the
conceptual ideas behind her prints. She will also explain why
printmaking is such a great medium for artists to explore. ‘Hidden
Gems’ is an exhibition of works by female artists based
on the Central Coast and is In recognition of International Women’s
Day, March 8 2012. The Gosford Regional Gallery has selected 5
female artists who have established careers but who have not necessarily
had a high profile at the Gosford Regional Gallery in the past.
The exhibition has come about through the involvement of Gosford
City Council’s status of Women’s Committee.
Venue: Main Gallery
Sat 10 March 10am-4pm Workshop & Demonstration
MAY’S: The May Lane Street Art Project
Response Art and Design 10am-4pm
The team from Response Art and Design (RAD) will here all day
to print your designs inspired by the MAY’S: The May Lane
Street Art Project exhibition. Simply come along with your digital
design (JPEG format) or RAD will help create and scan your artwork
on the day. Your design can be full colour onto either a t-shirt
(black or white) or cap using the heat transfer method. T-shirts
$15 & Caps $12.
Response Art and Design maintains a professional business and
training environment where Industry Standard Training in the Visual
and Graphic Arts prepares talented young adults with mild disabilities
and disadvantaged youth on the NSW Central Coast to access realistic
employment goals in the Arts and to access the Arts in the Community.
Venue: Studio Gallery
Sat 10 March 11am-12pm Free Talk & Tour
MAY’S: The May Lane Street Art Project + Response Art and
Design
You are invited to a free guided Tour of May’s Lane exhibition
by one of our experienced Gosford Regional Gallery Guides Followed
by a free talk from Response art & Design Coordinator Jamie
Conroy on their business and training opportunities they provide
for young people on the Central Coast and the workshops they will
be running here at the Gallery
Venue: Main Gallery
Sun 11 March 10am-4pm Workshop & Demonstration
MAY’S: The May Lane Street Art Project
Response Art and Design 10am-4pm
The team from Response Art and Design (RAD) will here all day
to print your designs inspired by the MAY’S: The May Lane
Street Art Project exhibition. Simply come along with your digital
design (JPEG format) or RAD will help create and scan your artwork
on the day. Your design can be full colour onto either a t-shirt
(black or white) or cap using the heat transfer method. T-shirts
$15 & Caps $12.
Response Art and Design maintains a professional business and
training environment where Industry Standard Training in the Visual
and Graphic Arts prepares talented young adults with mild disabilities
and disadvantaged youth on the NSW Central Coast to access realistic
employment goals in the Arts and to access the Arts in the Community.
Venue: Studio Gallery
Sat 17 March 1-2pm Free Artists’ Talk
‘Hidden Gems’ International Women’s Day Exhibition
- Jenni Munday
Artist Jenni Munday will be at the Gallery to give a public talk
on her selected textiles on show in the exhibition and her working
practice in general. Hidden Gems is an exhibition of works by
female artists based on the Central Coast and is In recognition
of International Women’s Day, March 8 2012. The Gosford
Regional Gallery has selected 5 female artists who have established
careers but who have not necessarily had a high profile at the
Gosford Regional Gallery in the past. The exhibition has come
about through the involvement of Gosford City Council’s
status of Women’s Committee.
Venue: Main Gallery
Sat 24 March 2-3pm Free Artists’ Talk
Barrie Flakelar ‘Shadow Play”
Artist Barrie Flakelar will today join us to talk about his photography
exhibition ‘Shadow Play’ which is currently on in
the Foyer Gallery. Barrie is a professional photographer with
extensive international and national experience.
Venue: Main Gallery
Sat 31 March 2-3pm Free Art Talk
Rod Milgate ‘Paintings’
Rod Milgate is one of Australia’s most prominent and respected
painters. Today’s guest speaker will be here to discuss
the current exhibition and Rod’s achievements as one of
Australia’s most influential painters.
Venue: Main Gallery
Free
Guided Tours
A free guided tour of the Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden
takes place every Wednesday at 11am.
Guided
Tours of the current exhibitions can be organised by contacting
our Education Coordinator on 02 4304 7524
Larger groups and school excursions can also be
accommodated at other times. Please contact on Education Coordinator
on 02 4304 7524
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Regular
Gallery Activities and Opportunities
Floor Talks
The Gallery often presents floor talks in conjunction with exhibitions.
Guest speakers conduct these talks either on a Saturday or Sunday
at 2pm. Floor talks provide an opportunity for visitors to gain
further insight into the exhibitions. Information about these
events is posted on the website and in the Gallery's quarterly
Exhibition and Public Programs brochures . These events are free
to the general public.
ArtChats
The Gallery invites visitors to come along to these free, engaging
sessions on Saturday afternoons at 2pm - hear an artist speaking
about their work, engage in a discussion about the exhibitions
or just enjoy a social cup of tea or coffee. Information on the
ArtChats program is posted on the website and in the quarterly
Public Programs brochure.
Special
Public Programs
Our special evening program of talks and
lectures are usually held on a Wednesday evening. Enjoy an evening
that is both social and educational with wine and nibblies served
at these events. Information about our special public programs
is posted on the website and in the Gallery's quarterly Exhibition
and Public Programs brochures. These evenings require advance
bookings and payment through the Administration Office on 4325
0056.
Guided
Gallery Tours
The Gallery offers free
guided tours of all major exhibitions. Guided tours for groups
can be with advance notice. Please book through the Education
Officer on (02) 4325 0056. Schools groups
are advised to book prior to visiting to ensure relevent material
or guides are available for their visit.
Garden
Tours
A garden tour is a wonderful opportunity
to learn more about the philosophy and symbolism of our Japanese
Garden. Visitors are invited to join our garden guides for a guided
tour every Wednesday at 11.00am. Garden tours
for groups can be arranged on other days of the week. Please book
through the Education Officer on (02) 4325 0056.
Practical
Workshops and Demonstrations
One-day workshops
and free demonstrations are often conducted by exhibiting artists
during major exhibitions, providing a unique opportunity for the
general public to learn more about their techniques and processes.
Information about these events is posted on the website and in
the Gallery's Exhibition Program. The general public does not
need to book to attend demonstrations in the Gallery. Practical
workshops need to be booked and paid for through The Gallery
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